Safa Zaki is the first woman to lead the college in its 229-year history.
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Pending Middle Bay aquaculture lease vexes ‘voiceless’ residents
Local frustration around a proposed 17-acre aquaculture lease in Middle Bay exemplifies the frequent communication breakdowns between the Department of Marine Resources and the public.
Another lawsuit aims to halt Brunswick-Topsham bridge replacement
Defenders of the Frank J. Wood Bridge have once again sued to stall the replacement of the span, but the Maine Department of Transportation says it’s pushing ahead with the project.
Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls
First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.
Diocese plans 3 upcoming conferences
National speakers, Masses with Bishop Robert Deeley, and offerings of faith and fellowship are planned for three major conferences in the coming months. • Maine Catholic Men’s Conference, Saturday, March 18, Brunswick The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. John’s Community Center on 43 Pleasant St., with a […]
New bill would grant towns more power in reducing speed limits
The Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday on L.D. 527, which would give towns power to create low-speed bicycle-pedestrian zones without approval from the Maine Department of Transportation.
Greenlaw family’s 2023 reunion set for Aug. 18, 19 in Brunswick
Descendants of William and Jane Greenlaw plan to gather Aug. 18 and 19 in Brunswick, in conjunction with the Maine Highland Games. The 2023 Greenlaw Reunion is being organized by the Greenlaw Family Association, formed in 2003 to promote genealogical research, preserve heritage, and strengthen kinship among Greenlaw descendants, according to a news release from […]
Diocese to hold healing services in Lewiston, Brunswick
Three healing prayer services are scheduled for churches in Lewiston and Brunswick in the coming weeks. All are welcome to all three. Fr. Michael Sevigny will preside at healing services at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. in Lewiston, on Fridays, Feb. 24, and March 31. Both services will run 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fr. Richard Rice […]
Brunswick veterans help Sen. King shape goals for new committee assignment
Dozens of Maine veterans and veterans advocates shared their concerns and ideas to improve life for former members of the armed services with Sen. Angus King Monday, days after the lawmaker announced he would be joining the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Maine Cabin Master project puts local nonprofit in the spotlight
The Feb. 13 episode of the show will feature a clubhouse project on the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center’s Brunswick campus.